Apply to the Competition

Who can compete?
Any healthcare or welfare institution that has an active kitchen team is eligible to apply.
Your team may include:
– Chefs and assistants
– Waitstaff and servers
– Anyone directly involved in preparing and serving food

Only kitchen staff can participate!
The management submits application of its kitchen team.


What does the application include?
Each application must consist of three parts, all submitted together:

One photo
Authentic photo showing life in the kitchen – the team, the work, or the atmosphere.
No need for professional equipment – honesty and warmth matter most.

One local recipe
A dish that tells a story — traditional, seasonal, adapted to your residents.
Include ingredients, method, and a note on context or meaning.

One short story about your institution
A glimpse into the spirit of your kitchen: a day, an anecdote, a memory, or a quote.
No administrative descriptions.

Technical Guidelines

Photo
Format: JPG or PNG
Minimum size: 2000 px on the longer side
Max file size: 10 MB
Color or black & white
Light editing allowed (no filters, logos or text overlays)

Recipe
Format: .docx or .txt
Up to 2000 characters
No images

Story
Format: .docx or .txt
Up to 2000 characters
Can include quotes, dialogues, personal tone

General terms and conditions of the 12 Faces of the Kitchen competition (PDF for download)

Download Full Competition Rules (PDF)

Also required
– Completed and signed Authorship Statement (PDF for download)
– Contact details of the institution and the responsible person of the institution
– Consent (GDPR) from the institution and all persons involved on the public disclosure of data (PDF for download)

FAQ
Q: Do we need to be nominated first?
A: No. You can apply directly without a nomination.
Q: Can we submit more than one application?
A: No. Each institution may submit one team entry only.
Q: Do all three parts have to be submitted at once?
A: Yes. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Q: Who can fill out the application form?
A: Only an authorized person (manager, team leader, etc.) from the institution.

Competition Application Form
Please complete all fields and upload the required materials. Applications must include a photo, a recipe, a story, and a signed authorship statement.

Applications open: until September 30, 2026

